1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (163 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 776 kg more than 1965 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mazda R 360 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | R 360 | 944 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 384 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |